What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to South Africa?

KLM, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to South Africa

How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

On average, it takes 14h 15m to fly from Scotland to South Africa if you fly out of Glasgow (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Edinburgh and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 16h 35m.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

KLM, British Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Scotland according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

As of March 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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16:55 - 10:30

EDI

JNB

16h 35m

1 stop

17:50 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

23h 05m

1 stop

R12 748Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 13

6:00 - 7:50

EDI

JNB

24h 50m

2 stops

18:35 - 20:35

JNB

EDI

27h 00m

2 stops

R12 899Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 26

15:00 - 8:50

EDI

JNB

16h 50m

1 stop

20:40 - 13:15

JNB

EDI

17h 35m

1 stop

R13 335Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 26

6:00 - 21:20

GLA

JNB

14h 20m

1 stop

23:15 - 16:10

JNB

GLA

17h 55m

1 stop

R13 469KLM

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 17

17:20 - 8:35

GLA

JNB

14h 15m

1 stop

8:45 - 16:45

JNB

GLA

33h 00m

2 stops

R13 520Lufthansa

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 27

17:20 - 8:35

GLA

JNB

14h 15m

1 stop

8:45 - 16:45

JNB

GLA

33h 00m

2 stops

R13 570Lufthansa

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 27

9:10 - 21:20

GLA

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

23:15 - 23:10

JNB

GLA

24h 55m

1 stop

R13 654KLM

Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 19

5:45 - 13:35

EDI

CPT

30h 50m

3 stops

14:25 - 19:30

CPT

EDI

30h 05m

3 stops

R14 124Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

5:45 - 13:35

EDI

CPT

30h 50m

3 stops

14:25 - 19:30

CPT

EDI

30h 05m

3 stops

R14 291Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

18:35 - 11:30

ABZ

CPT

39h 55m

2 stops

13:00 - 23:35

CPT

ABZ

35h 35m

2 stops

R16 589Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7

Lufthansa flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Lufthansa

Apr 9

GLA17:20Glasgow Intl

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

2 stops

GLA16:45Glasgow Intl

R13 520

Lufthansa

Apr 9

GLA17:20Glasgow Intl

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

2 stops

GLA16:45Glasgow Intl

R13 570

Lufthansa

Apr 9

GLA17:20Glasgow Intl

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 05m

2 stops

GLA8:50Glasgow Intl

R13 872

British Airways flights from Scotland to South Africa

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British Airways

Apr 28

GLA5:55Glasgow Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 5

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 30m

1 stop

GLA10:45Glasgow Intl

R15 717

British Airways

Aug 23

GLA17:50Glasgow Intl

20h 30m

2 stops

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 14

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 10m

1 stop

GLA13:25Glasgow Intl

R16 187

British Airways

May 9

GLA15:05Glasgow Intl

17h 20m

1 stop

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 13

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 05m

1 stop

GLA10:20Glasgow Intl

R16 287

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

17:50-15:55

1 stop23h 05m

R12 748

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/5

6:00-7:50

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

18:35-20:35

2 stops27h 00m

R12 899

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

15:00-8:50

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

20:40-13:15

1 stop17h 35m

R13 335

Fastest return journey

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 3/6

6:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

R13 469

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 9/4

17:20-8:35

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

8:45-16:45

2 stops33h 00m

R13 520

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 9/4

17:20-8:35

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

8:45-16:45

2 stops33h 00m

R13 570

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 2/6

9:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

R13 654

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

5:45-13:35

3 stops30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

14:25-19:30

3 stops30h 05m

R14 124

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

5:45-13:35

3 stops30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

14:25-19:30

3 stops30h 05m

R14 291

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 30/4

18:35-11:30

2 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:00-23:35

2 stops35h 35m

R16 589

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Scotland to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Scotland is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 721, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until November to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 124.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 846 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Scotland for as low as R13 906 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Scotland to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 15m
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The fastest flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 14h 15m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Scotland to South Africa.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
As of March 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R6 505	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 258 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 835	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 858 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 197	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 472 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 430	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 797 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 579	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 543 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 679	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Can I find flights from Scotland to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Africa from Scotland which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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